Stevan Premutico

About Stevan

Stevan Premutico is a serial restaurant tech entrepreneur known for his transformative ventures in the hospitality industry as the founder of Dimmi (acquired by Tripadvisor) and me&u (global leader in Order & Pay.) Dimmi transformed how we book our fave restaurants & me&u disrupted how we order a burger at the local pub.

Dimmi, which began as a humble idea on a napkin, evolved into a game-changing restaurant booking and reviews platform, culminating in its acquisition by TripAdvisor in 2015. This startup story is one of grit, passion, an incredible bed of talent and a true entrepreneurial spirit.

Next, Stevan founded me&u, conceived on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across Spain. This revolutionary mobile ordering and payment platform redefined the way we order in venues across the planet. The merger of me&u with Mr Yum in 2023 further solidified its position as the global category leader and industry pioneer.

In the space of just six years me&u grew from a local start-up to a global restaurant powerhouse:

• – $2B in sales
• – 6,000 restaurant partners
• – 30 cities, 3 continents
• – Raised over $100M
• – 200 employees
• – Won many industry awards including Deloitte Tech Fast 50 & Linkedin Top Start-ups.

Stevan has raised over $150M in capital for his ventures. His investors and backers include industry thought leaders Justin Hemmes (Merivale), Neil Perry AM (Rockpool, Margaret), Adam Flaskas (Howard Smith Wharves) & John Szangolies (Urban Purveyor Group), as well as tech leaders Cliff Rosenberg (Linkedin), Will Easton (Facebook) & Jason Pellegrino (Google.) His companies have won multiple awards including BRW Top 100, Deloitte Tech Fast 50 (Australia & Asia) & Linkedin Top Start-ups.

Stevan’s career is marked by an unwavering commitment to improving the industry he loves by blending great innovation and great humanity to build a better, smarter future for hospitality. He passionately believes that the best moments in life happen when we are breaking bread (or having a few shots!) around the dinner table. With his enduring passion for technology and customer experience, Stevan continues to inspire and shape the future of hospitality entrepreneurship.

Speaker topics include:

• Entrepreneurship: Sharing insights from his journey in founding and scaling startups.
• Tech Innovation & Disruption: how we can use tech to make companies, communities & the world better
• Leadership and Culture: Emphasizing the importance of building strong, passionate teams and company culture.
• Funding and Growth: Offering advice on raising capital and managing rapid business growth.
• Customer Experience: Highlighting the significance of delivering exceptional customer service and experiences in the hospitality industry.
• Restaurant Industry/Technology: Discussing innovations in tech that enhance dining experiences, such as online reservations and mobile ordering.